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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2004-5
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See also:
2004-5-1
Ottawa, 7 July 2004 |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing
commencing on 7 September 2004 at 9:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre,
Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider
the following applications.
The interventions/comments deadline is 13 August 2004. |
Item |
Applicant and Locality |
1. |
Astral Media inc./Corus
Entertainment Inc.
Across the province of Quebec |
2. |
Metromedia CMR Broadcasting Inc.
Longueuil, Quebec |
3. |
CHUM Limited and Craig Media
Inc.
Across Canada |
4. |
Radio Express inc. (CKOD-FM)
Valleyfield, Quebec |
5. |
Astral Media inc. (CFOM-FM)
Lévis, Quebec |
6. |
Craig Media Inc. (CKXT-TV)
Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario |
7. |
Fairchild Media Group Ltd.
Across Canada |
8. |
MediaNet Canada Ltd. (Echo
TV)
Across Canada |
9. |
MediaNet Canada Ltd. (JTV –
Jewish Television)
Across Canada |
10. |
Crownads Communications Inc.
(TelePersia)
Across Canada |
11. |
HGTV Canada Inc. (The Luxe
Network)
Across Canada |
12. |
Ajit Broadcasting Corporation
Inc. (ATC – AJIT Television Corporation)
Across Canada |
13. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(Czech TV)
Across Canada |
14. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(Slovak TV)
Across Canada |
15. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(IsraeliTV 1)
Across Canada |
16. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(IsraeliTV 2)
Across Canada |
17. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(Serbian TV)
Across Canada |
18. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(Armenian TV)
Across Canada |
19. |
Ethnic Channels Group Limited
(Persian/Iranian TV)
Across Canada/ |
20. |
Groupe Radio Antenne «6» inc.
Dolbeau, Quebec |
21. |
Radio Communautaire Missisquoi
(CIDI-FM)
Lac-Brome, Quebec |
22. |
Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBMT)
Montréal, Quebec |
23. |
Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBFT)
Montréal, Quebec |
24. |
Radio Nord-Joli inc.
(CFNJ-FM)
St-Zénon, Quebec |
25. |
Telephone City Broadcast
Limited
Brantford, Ontario |
26. |
Bel-Roc Communications Inc.
Haldimand County, Ontario |
27. |
Sound of Faith Broadcasting
(CJTW-FM)
Kitchener, Ontario |
28. |
Trinity Television, Inc.
(CIIT-TV, CHNU-TV)
Winnipeg, Manitoba and Fraser Valley, British Columbia |
29. |
587681 Saskatchewan Ltd.,
Dekkerco Holdings Limited and Rawlco Radio Ltd. (Northwestern Radio
Partnership) (CJNS)
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan |
30. |
587681 Saskatchewan Ltd.
Dekkerco Holdings Limited and Rawlco Radio Ltd. (Northwestern Radio
Partnership)
North Battleford, Saskatchewan |
31. |
O.K. Radio Group Ltd.
(CHZN-FM)
Edmonton, Alberta |
32. |
Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBX)
Jasper, Alberta |
33. |
Lighthouse Broadcasting Limited
(CJLT-FM)
Medicine Hat, Alberta |
34. |
Westwave Broadcasting Inc.
Sechelt, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique) |
35. |
Andrew Quinn-Young and Dallas
Wolbaum (Little Mountain Radio)
Nelson, British Columbia |
36. |
Standard Radio Inc. (CKKC)
Nelson, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Nakusp and New Denver, British Columbia |
37. |
Robson Square 4600 Services
Ltd.
North Vancouver, British Columbia |
38. |
Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBUT)
Vancouver, British Columbia
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1. |
Across the province of Quebec
Application Nos.
2004-0279-3,
2004-0302-2,
2004-0280-1 |
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Preamble |
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Applications by Astral Média Radio
inc. (Astral) and 591991 B.C. Ltd. for authority to acquire, in the context
of an exchange of assets, certain radio undertakings in Quebec. |
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These applications follow
Broadcasting Decision CRTC
2002-90, Transfer of control of 3903206 Canada Inc., of Telemedia Radio
Atlantic Inc. and of 50% of Radiomedia Inc. to Astral Radio Inc., 19 April
2002 ("Decision 2002-90")
and Broadcasting Decision CRTC
2003-205 Acquisition of radio assets in Quebec, 2 July 2003 ("Decision
2003-205"). |
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Background |
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In Decision
2002-90, the Commission
approved the transfer of control of Radiomedia Inc. and of 3903206 Canada
Inc. to Astral Radio inc. The approval was subject to several conditions
precedent, including the sale of station CFOM-FM Lévis, Québec to a third
party not associated with Astral Media inc. (Astral Media) and/or any of its
affiliates. |
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Consistent with Decision
2002-90, Les Entreprises
Radio Etchemin inc. (Radio Etchemin), licensee of station CFOM-FM, is
currently controlled by a trustee, Mr. Paul-Émile Beaulne, pursuant to a
voting trust agreement approved by the Commission on 25 October 2002. |
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Following the release of Decision
2002-90, the Commissioner of
Competition expressed his concerns regarding the potential impact of that
transaction on competition in the French-language radio industry in Quebec.
As a result, Astral Media, Télémédia Radio inc. and the Competition
Commissioner entered into a consent agreement requiring Astral Media to sell
certain French-language AM radio stations it owns in Quebec. The consent
agreement was registered with the Competition Tribunal on 3 September 2002. |
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In Decision
2003-205, the Commission
denied the application by TVA Group Inc. and Radio Nord Communications inc.
for authority to acquire various radio undertakings in the province of Quebec
from Astral including those that were the subject of Decision
2002-90 and of the consent
agreement. |
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To satisfy the terms of the consent
agreement and to satisfy the condition precedent requiring the sale of radio
station CFOM-FM, Astral now proposes a transaction that involves an exchange
of assets with 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Corus
Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Corus).
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Astral’s Applications |
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1) Application
2004-0279-3 by Astral for authority to acquire from Corus, the assets of
the following radio stations along with their respective transmitters: |
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1) CFVM-FM
– Amqui
2) CJDM-FM – Drummondville
3) CJOI-FM – Rimouski
4) CIKI-FM – Rimouski, and
5) CFZZ-FM – Saint-Jean-Iberville
(Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu). |
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Consistent with the Commercial
Radio Policy (Public Notice
1998-41, 30 April 1998), Astral proposes tangible benefits of $660,000,
representing 6% of the value of the proposed transaction, which according to
parties is $11 million. |
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Astral proposes to continue to
assume responsibility for all remaining tangible benefits relating to
previous transactions involving Télémédia, Radio Etchemin and Radiomutuel
inc. |
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Astral is requesting that a
condition of licence be added to the licences for radio stations CFVM-FM
Amqui and CFZZ-FM Saint-Jean-Iberville (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu),
authorizing these "oldies" stations to reduce the level of canadian popular
music to 30% as contemplated in Public Notice CRTC
1998-132, 17 December 1998. |
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Astral is seeking licences to
continue operating the above-noted undertakings upon surrender of the
existing licences issued to Corus. |
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2) Application
2004-0302-2 by Astral for a network licence to operate a French-language
radio network for the purpose of broadcasting the football games of the
Montreal Alouettes during the 2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons. |
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The proposed radio network would
originate from CKAC Montréal. |
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This network would ultimately be
transferred to Corus as part of the transaction described herein, in the
event of approval of these applications. |
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Corus Application |
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3) Application
2004-0280-1 by Corus for authority to acquire from Astral the assets of
the following radio stations: |
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1) CKAC –
Montreal
2) CHRC – Québec
3) CJRC – Gatineau
4) CKRS – Saguenay
5) CHLN – Trois-Rivières
6) CHLT – Sherbrooke
7) CKTS – Sherbrooke, and
8) CFOM-FM – Québec |
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Corus proposes no tangible benefits
on the basis that the above-mentioned stations have been unprofitable on a
consolidated basis for the past three years. |
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Corus proposes to continue to assume
responsibility for all remaining tangible benefits related to its acquisition
of various broadcasting undertakings from Power Broadcasting Inc. approved in
Decision CRTC 2000-87. |
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Corus is also seeking authority to
acquire the assets of digital radio licences CKAC-DR-2 Montreal and CJRC-DR-2
Gatineau as well as those of the Radiomedia French-language information
network; CHLN’s network to broadcast some of its programming on CKSM;
Montreal Canadiens hockey network; and the Montreal Alouettes network. |
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Corus proposes to operate stations
CJRC Gatineau, CHRC Québec, CHLT Sherbrooke, CHLN Trois-Rivières and CKRS
Saguenay (Jonquière) as all-talk programming stations and provide listeners
with network programming from station CKAC Montreal. |
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With respect to CKAC Montreal, Corus
proposes to transform the station into an all talk station, primarily
oriented towards sports and health. The applicant proposes to phase-in this
change over a period of three years. |
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Corus also proposes to amend the
conditions of licence of CKAC Montréal, CHRC Québec, CHLT Sherbrooke and CHLN
Trois-Rivières in order to reduce the level of weekly local and news
programming that these stations are required to broadcast from, which
currently ranges from 41 to 64 hours weekly. The proposed conditions of
licence are as follows: |
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For CKAC Montreal: |
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The licensee is required, by condition of licence, to broadcast during
each broadcast week a minimum of 40 hours of local programming, including
news.
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For the other stations mentioned
above: |
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The licensee is required, by condition of licence, to broadcast during
each broadcast week a minimum of 20 hours of local programming, including
news.
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Corus is seeking licences to
continue operating these undertakings upon surrender of the existing licences
currently issued to Astral and Radio Etchemin. |
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The Commission invites the public to
regularly examine the public examination file of the above-noted
applications, in order to become aware of any additional information that
could be filed no later than 15 July 2004, in response to clarification
questions from the Commission. |
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Applicant's addresses:
Astral Média Radio inc.
c/o Mrs Claude Laflamme
1717 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Suite 200
Montreal, Quebec
H2L 4T9
Fax: (514) 529-3263
E-Mail:
claflamme@radio.astral.com
591991 B.C. Ltd.
c/o Mr. Pierre Arcand
211 Gordon Avenue
Verdun, Quebec
H4G 2R2
Fax: (514) 769-5886
E-Mail:
pierre.arcand@corusent.com |
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Examination of applications:
At the licensee’s addresses, and |
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CFVM-FM
111 de l'Hôpital Street
Amqui, Quebec |
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CJDM-FM
412 Hériot Street
Suite 203
Drummondville, Quebec |
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CJRC
150 Edmonton Street
Gatineau, Quebec |
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CKAC
1411 Peel Street
Suite 400
Montreal, Quebec |
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CIKI-FM and CJOI-FM
875 St-Germain Boulevard West
Rimouski, Quebec |
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CKRS
121 Racine Street East
Saguenay, Quebec |
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CFZZ-FM
104 Richelieu Street
Saint-Jean-Ibervillle (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), Quebec |
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CHRC and CFOM-FM
2136 Sainte-Foy Road
Québec (Sainte-Foy), Quebec |
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CHLT and CKTS
4020 Portland Boulevard
Sherbrooke, Quebec |
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CHLN
1350 Royale Street
Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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2. |
Longueuil, Quebec
Application No.
2003-1818-0 |
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In Broadcasting Public Notice
2004-30, 5 May 2004, the
Commission called for comments on the application by Metromedia CMR
Broadcasting Inc. (Metromedia) to amend the broadcasting licence for its
radio programming undertaking CHMP-FM (formerly CKOO-FM) Longueuil. |
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a) The licensee proposes to operate
within the specialty format devoting more than 50% of the broadcast week to
spoken word. The licensee therefore proposes to replace the existing
condition of licence regarding the format of the station which reads as
follows: |
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It is a condition of licence that this station not be operated within
the Specialty format as defined in Public Notice CRTC
1995-60, as amended from time
to time.
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with the following condition: |
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The station shall be operated within the Specialty format as defined in
A Review of certain matters concerning radio, Public Notice CRTC
1995-60, 21 April 1995, and
Revised content categories and subcategories for radio, Public Notice
CRTC 2000-14, 28 January
2000, as amended from time to time. The licensee shall devote more than 50%
of the broadcast week to Spoken Word.
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The licensee plans to broadcast
spoken word programming consisting of information, public affairs,
interviews, opinions and sports. |
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The licensee plans to offer musical
content only on Saturdays and Sundays for approximately 6 hours a day. |
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b) The licensee proposes to remove
the existing condition of licence which allows the broadcast of
English-language vocal musical selections. |
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The licensee would continue to be
subject to the Radio Regulations, 1986 which, among other things,
require that during a broadcast week, the station devote 65% or more of its
vocal musical selections from content category 2 to musical selections in the
French language and schedule them in a reasonable manner throughout each
broadcast day. |
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In light of the fact that Metromedia
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus) and the fact
that 591991 B.C. Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus) is seeking
authority to acquire the assets of various radio undertakings in Quebec (this
application – 2003-1818-0 – is also part of the current public process [item
#1]), the Commission wishes to examine, at
the public hearing, the implications of the proposed amendments when
examining the acquisition for the transfer of ownership. |
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The Commission will consider the
interventions on the public filed in response to Broadcasting Public Notice
CRTC 2004-30, 5 May 2004 as
well as other interventions filed in the context of this proceeding. |
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Licensee's address:
211 Gordon Street
Verdun, Quebec
H4G 2R2
Fax: (514) 769-5886
E-Mail:
gsenecal@metromediacmr.com |
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Examination of application:
At the licensee’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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3. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0514-3 |
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Application by CHUM Limited
(CHUM), on behalf of Craig Media Inc. (Craig), seeking authority to transfer
the effective control of Craig to CHUM. |
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Craig |
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Craig is a privately held broadcast
company with a number of undertakings in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. It is
the licensee of CKAL-TV Calgary, CKAL-TV-1 Lethbridge, CKEM-TV Edmonton,
CKEM-TV-1 Red Deer, CHMI-TV Portage LaPrairie/Winnipeg, CKX-TV Brandon,
CKX-TV-1 Foxwarren, CKX-TV-2 Melita, CKX-TV-3 McCreary, CKXT-TV Toronto
(known as Toronto One) and CKXT-DT Toronto. Through its subsidiaries, Craig
is also the licensee of digital specialty television services, MTV Canada
(Category 1), MTV2 (Category 2), TV Land (Category 2) and Stampede (Category
2), a service not yet in operation. |
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CHUM |
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CHUM is the owner of conventional
television stations, radio stations and analogue specialty services across
Canada. In addition, CHUM owns a number of digital specialty television
services. |
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Should the proposed transaction be
approved, CHUM would become the third largest English-language national
multi-station group in Canada, after CTV Television Inc. and Global
Communications Limited. |
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Toronto One |
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The licence for Toronto One was
granted by the Commission in Broadcasting Decision CRTC
2002-81, 8 April 2002. The
station launched in September 2003. This transaction raises an issue of the
integrity of the licensing process as the undertaking is being sold within
the first year of the licence term. |
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In order to comply with the
Commission’s common ownership policy, CHUM commits to divest of Toronto One,
following the closing of the transaction. |
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Value of transaction |
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Pursuant to the Share Purchase
Agreement, dated 10 April 2004, CHUM proposes to acquire all of the issued
and outstanding shares of Craig for a total cash consideration of $265
million. |
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Tangible and Intangible Benefits |
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CHUM proposes a tangible benefit
package of $20 million (10.41% of the value of the transaction excluding
Toronto One and the Category 2 services). The benefits are described as
follows: |
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- Priority Programming: $10.5
million;
- Local Programming: $6.815 million, and
- Social Benefits and Talent Development: $2.685 million. |
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CHUM proposes no tangible benefits
for the Category 2 specialty services on the grounds that these services do
not have genre protection and are not guaranteed distribution. |
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The Commission invites the public to
regularly examine the public examination file of the above-noted application
in order to become aware of any additional information that could be filed no
later than 15 July 2004, in response to clarification questions from the
Commission. |
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Applicant's address:
CHUM Limited
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5
Fax: (416) 340-7005
E-Mail: arleney@citytv.com
Craig Media Inc.
535 - 7th Avenue South West
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0Y4
Fax: (403) 508-5560
E-Mail:
jennifer.strain@craigmedia.com |
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Examination of application: |
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Evans, Philip
16th Floor, Commerce Place
One King Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
25 Ontario Street
Toronto, Ontario |
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2940 Victoria Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba
Rural Municipality of Birtle
678 Main Street
Birtle, Manitoba
Rural Municipality of McCreary
432 – 1st Avenue
McCreary, Manitoba
Rural Municipality of Arthur
138 Main Street
Melita, Manitoba
8 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
535 – 7th Avenue South West
Calgary, Alberta
10212 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
City Clerk’s Office
City Hall
Red Deer, Alberta |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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4. |
Valleyfield, Quebec
Application No.
2002-0923-0 |
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Application by Radio Express inc.
to renew the licence of the commercial radio programming undertaking CKOD-FM
Valleyfield, expiring 31 August 2004. |
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The Commission notes the apparent
failure of the licensee to comply with: |
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- the Radio Regulations, 1986
concerning the provision of logger tapes; and |
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- the Radio Regulations, 1986
relating to the submission of annual reports. |
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The Commission expects the licensee
to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order should not be issued,
under Radio Regulations, 1986, requiring the licensee to conform to
the condition of licence that requires the provision of logger tapes and
annual reports. |
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Licensee's address:
249 Victoria Street
Suite 103
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec
J6T 1A9
Fax: (450) 373-4297
E-Mail: FM103@CKOD.QC.CA |
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Examination of application:
At the licensee’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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5. |
Lévis, Quebec
Application No.
2003-0211-7 |
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Application by Astral Media inc.,
on behalf of Astral Media Radio inc. for authority to effect a corporate
reorganization in order to acquire the assets of the radio programming
undertaking CFOM-FM Lévis. |
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The applicant is also requesting a
licence to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the
current licence issued to Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc. (Radio Etchemin). |
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The Commission notes that Mr.
Paul-Émile Beaulne acts as trustee of Radio Etchemin under a voting trust
agreement approved by the Commission on 25 October 2002. Mr. Beaulne
exercises voting rights attached to Radio Etchemin shares, although Astral
Média Radio inc. retains ownership of the shares. |
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The Commission notes that an
application for the acquisition of the assets of radio station CFOM-FM has
been submitted by 591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus) (2004-0280-1). These applications
(2004-0279-3, 2004-0302-2, 2004-0280-1) are also part of the current public
process (item 1); thus, the present application is dependent upon the
approval of the application for acquisition. |
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Applicant's address:
2100 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Suite 1000
Montreal, Quebec
Fax: (514) 939-5000 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address, and
2136 Ste-Foy Road
Québec, Quebec |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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6. |
Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario
Application No.
2004-0546-6 |
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Application by Craig Media Inc. (Craig),
on behalf of a newly formed subsidiary of Craig, Newco, to acquire the assets
of the television programming undertaking CKXT-TV Toronto (known as Toronto
One) with its transmitter CKXT-TV-1 Hamilton and its associated transitional
digital television service at Toronto, CKXT-DT. |
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The applicant is also requesting licences to
continue the operation of the undertakings, upon surrender of the current
licences issued to Craig. |
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The Commission notes that this transaction is a
prerequisite step to the application for transfer of control of Craig to CHUM
Limited, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated 10 April 2004. This
application (2004-0514-3) is being dealt with separately by the Commission
(item 3 of the curent public process). |
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Applicant's address:
535 - 7th Avenue South West
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0Y4
Fax: (403) 508-5560
E-Mail:
jennifer.strain@craigmedia.com |
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Examination of application:
Toronto One
25 Ontario Street
Toronto, Ontario
Evans, Philip
16th Floor
Commerce Place
One King Street West
Hamilton, Ontario |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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7. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0469-0 |
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Application by Fairchild Media Group Ltd.
(Fairchild) for authority to effect a corporate reorganisation with respect
to its digital category 2 national specialty television service to be known
as Fairchild Movie Channel, approved in Decision CRTC
2000-707, 14 December 2000. |
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Mr. Thomas Fung holds 100% of the voting
interests of Fairchild Holdings Ltd., which in turn, holds 100% of the voting
interest of Fairchild. |
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The applicant proposes to transfer the assets of
the Fairchild Movie Channel to a new general partnership in which Fairchild
Television Limited and LS Movie Channel Limited would each have a 50%
partnership interest. |
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The service is not in operation and the
Commission has not issued the licence for this undertaking because the
requirements for the issuance of the licence have not yet been met. |
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The applicant is requesting a licence to operate
this specialty service under the same terms and conditions as those specified
in Decision CRTC 2000-707,
14 December 2000. |
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Applicant's address:
B8-525 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Z 4K5
Fax: (604) 708-1300
E-Mail : jchan@fairchildtv.com
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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8. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2003-1809-9 |
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Application by MediaNet Canada Ltd. for a
licence to operate a Category 2 national Ethnic specialty programming
undertaking to be known as Echo TV. |
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The applicant states that the programming will
be directed towards ethnic communities in Canada. The service will build and
enhance a bridge between Canadians of ethnic communities and their first
generation born-Canadian children.
The service would only provide programming
that is meant to provide a link for first Generation Canadians to their roots
and cultural origins. At no time will this service target Canadians of
British Isle, French or Aboriginal groups or origin. Furthermore, programming
provided under this service will strictly adhere to the Ethnic programming
guidelines. It will target ethnic
communities in the English and French languages, providing a culturally
diverse programming that bridges first generation Canadians to their ethnic
origins. |
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The applicant proposes to broadcast 80% of its
programming in English, and 20% in French. |
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The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 8(b), 8(c),
9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services
Regulations, 1990. |
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The applicant proposes that no more than 15% of
all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from
category 7 (Drama) and also proposes that no more than 25% of all programming
broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 8 (b) –
Music Video Clips and 8(c) – Music Video Programs. The applicant also
proposes that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the
broadcast week would be drawn from category 6(a) - professional sports and
category 6(b) - amateur sports. |
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Applicant's address:
1085 Bellamy Road North #15
Toronto, Ontario
M1H 3C7
Fax: (416) 850-3392
E-Mail:
phillip@medianetcanada.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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9. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2003-1808-1 |
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Application by MediaNet Canada Ltd. for a
licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming
undertaking to be known as JTV – Jewish Television. |
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The applicant states that the programming will
be directed towards Jewish Canadians, especially young Jewish Canadians, to
enhance the Jewish religion as well as lifestyle in broader sense. |
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The applicant proposes to broadcast 55% of its
programming in Yiddish and Hebrew, 20% in English, 10% in French and 5% in
Arabic, Russian and German respectively. |
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The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(d),
7(e), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the
Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
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The applicant proposes that no more than 15% of
all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from
category 7 (Drama) and also proposes that no more than 20% of all programming
broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 8 (b) –
Music Video Clips and 8(c) – Music Video Programs. |
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The applicant further proposes that no more than
15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn
from category 6(a) - professional sports - and category 6(b) - amateur
sports. The applicant also proposes to not broadcast programming from
category 6(a) in English and French. With respect to programming from
category 6(a), the applicant also proposes that live event coverage would
originate solely from outside of North America. |
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Applicant's address:
1085 Bellamy Road North #15
Toronto, Ontario
M1H 3C7
Fax: (416) 850-3392
E-Mail:
phillip@medianetcanada.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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10. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2002-0451-1 |
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Application by Crownads Communications Inc.
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic-language specialty
programming undertaking to be known as TelePersia. |
|
The applicant states that the programming would
be a national ethnic specialty service focusing on Canada’s Farsi speaking
community. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(c),
7(d), 7(e), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I
of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant has indicated that the service
would provide at least 85% of its programming in Farsi and up to 15% of its
programming in English. |
|
Applicant's address:
777 Bay Street
Suite 2500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2C8
Fax: (416) 260-3162 |
|
Examination of application:
At applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
11. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0558-1 |
|
Application by HGTV Canada Inc. (HGTV) to
acquire the assets of the English-language Category 2 specialty television
service (known as The Luxe Network) approved in Decision CRTC
2000-481, 14 December 2000
(Decision 2000-481) from
Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc. (Alliance Atlantis) on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI). |
|
The purpose of this transaction is to transfer
the ownership of The Luxe Network to HGTV. Alliance Atlantis holds 80.24% of
the voting interests of HGTV. In return, Stampco Holdings Inc. has legal
control of Alliance Atlantis, through a unanimous shareholders agreement. |
|
This service is not in operation and the
Commission has not issued the licence for this undertaking because the
requirements for the issuance of the licence have not yet been met. |
|
The applicant is also requesting a licence to
operate this specialty service under the same terms and conditions as those
specified in Decision CRTC
2000-481, 14 December 2000. |
|
Applicant's address:
121 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3M5
Fax: (416) 324-7425
E-Mail :
rita.cugini@allianceatlantis.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
12. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2003-1156-4 |
|
Application by AJIT Broadcasting Corporation
Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national Ethnic
specialty programming undertaking to be known as ATC-AJIT Television
Corporation. |
|
The applicant would provide a service directed
towards the South Asian community and would predominantly consist of news,
information and music programming. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not more
than 40% of its programming in Punjabi, not more than 10% in Hindi, not less
than 10% in Urdu and 25% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d),
7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant proposes that no more than 5% of
all programming broadcast during the broadcast week be drawn from category 7
(Drama) and also proposes that no more than 20% of all programming broadcast
during the broadcast week be drawn from categories 8 (a) – Music and dance, 8
(b) – Music Video Clips – and 8(c) – Music Video Programs. |
|
Applicant’s address:
7015 Tramere Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5S 1T7
Fax: (905) 671-4766
E-Mail: info@ajitweekly.com
|
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address. |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
13. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0239-7 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming
undertaking to be known as Czech TV. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming
service targeting the Czech-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Czech and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
14. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0244-6 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty
programming undertaking to be known as Slovak TV. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming
service targeting the Slavic-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Slavic and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
15. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0240-5 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty
programming undertaking to be known as Israeli TV 1. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer a general
interest programming service targeting the Hebrew-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Hebrew and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
16. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0241-2 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming
undertaking to be known as Israeli TV 2. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming of a
general interest of cultural significance service targeting the
Hebrew-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Hebrew and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant’s address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
17. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0243-8 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty
programming undertaking to be known as Serbian TV. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming
service targeting the Armenian-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Serbian and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
18. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0238-9 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty
programming undertaking to be known as Armenian TV. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming
service targeting the Armenian-speaking community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 90% of its programming in Armenian and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c),
the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising
material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist
of local or regional advertising. |
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
19. |
Across Canada
Application No.
2004-0242-0 |
|
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited
for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty
programming undertaking to be known as Persian/Iranian TV. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming
service targeting the Farsi, Azeri, Kurdish, Armenian and Assyrian-speaking
community. |
|
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less
than 80% of its programming in Farsi, 10% in Azeri, Kurdish, Armenian and
Assyrian and not more than 10% in English. |
|
The applicant proposes to offer programming from
the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c),
7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in
Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. |
|
The applicant requests the authority to
broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising.
Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of
licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to
Public Notice CRTC 2000-171
by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence
4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d): |
|
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not
distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock
hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional
advertising.
|
|
Applicant's address:
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West
Room 1800
P.O. Box 427
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1E3
Fax: (775) 766-7417
E-Mail:
slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
20. |
Dolbeau, Quebec
Application No.
2004-0409-6 |
|
Application by Groupe Radio Antenne «6» inc.
(Antenne 6) for authority to effect an intra-corporate reorganisation. |
|
In accordance with the intra-corporate
reorganisation, Antenne 6 wishes to acquire the assets of the station CHVD-FM
Dolbeau, and subsequently, dissolve the company Radio CHVD inc. |
|
Following the intra-corporate reorganization,
the activities of the radio station would be under the same terms and
conditions of the current licence. The Commission notes that the ultimate
control of CHVD-FM remains under Antenne 6. |
|
The applicant is also requesting that a licence
be granted to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of
the current licence issued to Radio CHVD inc. |
|
Applicant's address:
568 St-Joseph Boulevard
Roberval, Quebec
G8H 2K6
Fax : (418) 275-2475
E-Mail: benoit.amyot@clcw.qc.ca
|
|
Examination of application:
1975 Wallberg Boulevard
Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
21. |
Lac-Brome, Quebec
Application No.
2003-1368-5 |
|
Application by Radio Communautaire Missisquoi
(RCM) to amend the licence of the radio programming undertaking CIDI-FM
Lac-Brome. |
|
In Broadcasting Decision CRTC
2003-199, 2 July 2003, the
Commission approved an application by RCM for a new English-language Type A
community FM radio station in Lac-Brome, but did not approve the technical
parameters. The licensee was directed to file an application to amend the new
licence based on revised technical parameters. The current application seeks
approval for the use of frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256A) with an average
effective radiated power of 496 watts (maximum effective radiated power of
1,450 watts/antenna height of 50.2 metres). |
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
|
Licensee's address:
P.O. Box 473
Knowlton, Quebec
H0E 1V0
Fax: (514) 481-6382
E-Mail:
radio-missisquoi@hotmail.com |
|
Examination of application:
Town Hall
Lac-Brome, Quebec |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
22. |
Montreal, Quebec
Application No.
2004-0251-1 |
|
Application by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language transitional
digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV
station CBMT Montreal. |
|
The new station would operate from Mount Royal
on channel 20VU with an effective radiated power of 107,000 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 300 metres). |
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
|
Applicant's address:
181 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1K9
Fax: (613) 288-6257
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
|
Examination of application:
1400 René Lévesque Boulevard East
Montreal, Quebec |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
23. |
Montreal, Quebec
Application No.
2004-0252-9 |
|
Application by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation for a licence to operate a French-language transitional
digital television programming undertaking associated with the existing
television station CBFT at Montreal. |
|
The new station would operate from Mount Royal
on channel 19VL with an effective radiated power of 250,000 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 300 metres). |
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
|
Applicant's address:
180 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1K9
Fax: (613) 288-6257
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
|
Examination of application:
Reception, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1400 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Montreal, Quebec |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
24. |
St-Zénon, Quebec
Application No.
2004-0052-3 |
|
Application by Radio Nord-Joli inc. to
amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CFNJ-FM
Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec. |
|
The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter
at St-Zénon to broadcast the programming of CFNJ-FM, in order to serve
the population of St-Zénon. |
|
The transmitter would operate on frequency
88.9 MHz (channel 205B1) with an average effective radiated power of 1,580
watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,160 watts/antenna height of 169
metres).
|
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
|
Licensee's address:
30 des Écoles Street
P.O. Box 120
St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec
J0K 2N0
Fax: (450) 963-7229 |
|
Examination of application:
At the licencee’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
25. |
Brantford, Ontario
Application No. 2003-1908-9 |
|
Application by Telephone City Broadcast
Limited for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial
radio programming undertaking at Brantford. |
|
The new station would operate on frequency 106.7
MHz (channel 294) with an average effective radiated power of 3,750 watts
(maximum effective radiated power of 8,000 watts/antenna height of 200
metres). |
|
The applicant proposes to offer a Modern Country
musical format. |
|
This application is technically mutually
exclusive with applications by Bel-Roc Communications Inc. (2004-0132-3) and
Sound of Faith Broadcasting (2004-0355-1) which will also be considered at
this hearing. |
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
|
Applicant’s address:
571 West Street
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 5P8
Fax: (519) 753-1470
E-Mail: rbd@ckpc.on.ca |
|
Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
26. |
Haldimand County, Ontario
Application No. 2004-0132-3 |
|
Application by Bel-Roc Communications Inc.
for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming
undertaking at Haldimand County. |
|
The new station would operate on frequency 106.7
MHz (channel 294B) with an effective radiated power of 13,300 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 96 metres). |
|
The applicant proposes a full-service station
that will feature and promote both local and national Canadian musical
talent. |
|
This application is technically mutually
exclusive with applications by Telephone City Broadcast Limited
(2003-1908-9) and Sound of Faith Broadcasting (2004-0355-1) which will
also be considered at this hearing. |
|
Applicant's address:
139 Northfield Drive West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 5A6
Fax: (905) 648-7661
E-Mail: raeroe@sympatico.ca
|
|
Examination of application:
Cayuga Town Hall
45 Munsee Street North
Cayuga, Ontario
Caledonia Regional Chamber of Commerce
1 Grand Trunk Lane
Caledonia, Ontario |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
27. |
Kitchener, Ontario
Application No. 2004-0355-1 |
|
Application by Sound of Faith Broadcasting
to amend the licence of radio programming
undertaking CJTW-FM Kitchener. |
|
The licensee proposes to amend the licence by
changing the frequency from 94.3 MHz (channel 232LP) to 106.7 MHz (channel
294A) of its transmitter CJTW-FM Kitchener. The licensee also proposes to
change the authorized contours by increasing the effective
radiated power from 50 watts to 1,585 watts, and the antenna height
(non-directional antenna/antenna height 58 metres). |
|
The licensee wishes to increase the quality of
the signal of the station. |
|
The Commission notes that the contour of the
station would be increased significantly and that the increase in power would
result in a change of the CJLX-FM’s status from an unprotected low power
service to a regular Class A FM station. |
|
This application is technically mutually
exclusive with applications by Telephone City Broadcasting Limited
(2003-1908-9) and Bel-Roc Communications Inc. (2004-0132-3) which will also
be considered at this hearing. |
|
The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
|
|
Licensee’s address:
659 King Street East
Room 207
P.O. Box 1433, Station C
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4H6
Fax: (519) 575-9119
E-Mail: info@faithfm.org |
|
Examination of application:
At the licensee’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
28. |
Winnipeg, Manitoba and Fraser Valley, British
Columbia
Application Nos.
2004-0424-4,
2004-0426-0 |
|
Applications by Trinity Television, Inc.
(Trinity), to effect a corporate reorganisation with respect to two
television programming undertakings, CIIT-TV Winnipeg and CHNU-TV Fraser
Valley. |
|
The applicant proposes to transfer the assets of
the undertakings held by Trinity to two new corporations; NOWTV Manitoba Inc.
and NOWTV British Columbia Inc. NOWTV Broadcasting Inc. would hold 100% of
the voting rights of the new corporations. |
|
In return, Trinity Television Holdings Inc.
(Trinity Holdings) would hold 100% of the voting rights in NOWTV Broadcasting
Inc. |
|
Trinity Holdings would act as trustee of Trinity
Television Trust, in which Trinity will be the beneficiary. |
|
The applicant is further requesting two licences
to continue the operation of the Trinity undertakings, under the same terms
and conditions, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Trinity. |
|
The Commission notes that an application
(2004-0405-4) to amend CHNU-TV licence, to add a transmitter at Victoria,
British Columbia has been filed simultaneously to the above mentioned
applications. |
|
Applicant's address:
1111 Chevrier Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 1Y2
Fax: (204) 949-3341
E-Mail: jthiessen@nowtv.ca |
|
Examination of applications:
At the applicant’s address |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
29. |
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Application No.
2004-0078-9 |
|
Application by 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd.,
Dekkerco Holdings Limited, and Rawlco Radio Ltd., partners in a general
partnership known as Northwestern Radio Partnership to convert radio station
CJNS Meadow Lake from the AM band to the FM band. |
|
The new station would operate on frequency 102.3
MHz (channel 272B) with an effective radiated power of 45,000 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 157.6 metres). |
|
The applicant is requesting permission to
simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CJNS for a period of six
months from the date of implementation of the new station. |
|
This application requires the issuance of a new
licence. |
|
Applicant's address:
P.O. Box 1460
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
S9A 2Z5
Fax: (306) 446-2508
E-Mail: ddekker@rawlco.com |
|
Examination of application:
CJNS Radio
225 Centre Street
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan |
|
[Interventions/comments form]
|
30. |
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Application No.
2004-0076-3 |
|
Application by 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd.,
Dekkerco Holdings Limited, and Rawlco Radio Ltd., partners in a
general partnership known as Northwestern Radio Partnership for a licence to
operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in
North Battleford. |
|
The new station would operate on frequency
93.3 MHz (channel 227C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 199.1 metres). |
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The applicant plans to serve the younger
audience in the area and would provide a rock-oriented musical format. |
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Applicant’s address:
P.O. Box 1460
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
S9A 2Z5
Fax: (306) 446-2508
E-Mail: ddekker@rawlco.com |
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Examination of application:
CJNB/CJCQ Radio
1711-100 Street
North Battleford, Saskatchewan |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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31. |
Edmonton, Alberta
Application No.
2004-0342-8 |
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Application by O.K. Radio
Group Ltd. Relating to the licence of radio
programming undertaking CHZN-FM Edmonton. |
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The licensee proposes to change the authorized
contours of CHZN-FM. The change in contours is a result of a relocation of
the transmitter, an increase of the antenna height and an increase in
effective radiated power from 64,000 to 100,000 watts (non-directional
antenna/antenna height to 272 metres). |
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The licensee indicated that the transmitter
would be relocated to the existing transmitter site with its other station
CKER-FM Edmonton. |
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While the authorized contour of the station
would increase significantly to the West of the existing area, this would not
result in a significant increase in the population served. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
2750 Quadra Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8T 4E8
Fax: (250) 475-3299
E-Mail: bcalder@theq.fm |
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Examination of application:
CKER-FM
6005 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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32. |
Jasper, Alberta
Application No.
2004-0267-8 |
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Application by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence of the radio
programming undertaking CBX Edmonton, Alberta. |
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The CBC proposes to convert its transmitter CBXJ
Jasper from the AM band to the FM band. |
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The new station would operate on frequency
98.1 MHz (channel 251A) with an effective radiated power of 259 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of -496.6 metres). |
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The CBC is requesting permission to simulcast
the programming of CBXJ on the AM band for a period of three months from the
date of implementation of its new FM transmitter. The CBC would cease
operation of its AM transmitter, CBXJ Jasper after this period. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
181 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1K9
Fax: (613) 288-6257
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
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Examination of application:
502 Patricia Street
Jasper, Alberta |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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33. |
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Application No.
2004-0218-1 |
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Application by Lighthouse Broadcasting
Limited relating to the licence of CJLT-FM Medicine Hat. |
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The licensee proposes to amend the licence by
changing the frequency from 99.5 MHz (channel 258LP) to 93.7 MHz (channel
229A). |
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The licensee proposes to change the authorized
contours and increase the effective radiated power from 48 to 2,300 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height to 99.5 metres). |
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The licensee wishes to increase the quality of
the signal of the station. |
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The Commission notes that the increase in power
would result in a change of the CJLT-FM’s status from a low power unprotected
service to a regular Class A FM station. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
901 - 3rd Avenue Southwest
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 4Z2
Fax: (403)529-2824
E-Mail: alive995@telus.net |
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Examination of application:
At the licensee’s address |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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34. |
Sechelt, British Columbia
Application No.
2004-0170-4 |
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Application by Westwave Broadcasting Inc.
for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio
programming undertaking in Sechelt. |
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The new station would operate on frequency
93.1 MHz (channel 226C) with an average effective radiated power of 11,300
watts (maximum effective radiated power of 55,700 watts/antenna height of 759
metres). |
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The station would serve the municipalities of
Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Secret Cove, Pender
Harbour and Egmont, British Columbia. |
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The applicant proposes to operate in a "Pop
Adult" music format which would draw approximately half of its music from
prior to 1980. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
1922 Ocean Beach Esplanade
Gibsons, British Columbia
V0N 1V5
Fax: (604) 886-9373
E-Mail: info@westwavefm.com |
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Examination of application:
Gibsons Public Library
464 South Fletcher Road
Gibsons, British Columbia
Sechelt Public Library
5797 Cowrie Street
Sechelt, British Columbia |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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35. |
Nelson, British Columbia
Application No.
2004-0040-9 |
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Application by Andrew Quinn-Young and Dallas
Wolbaum, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Little
Mountain Radio, for a licence to operate an English-language low power FM
commercial radio programming undertaking in Nelson. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 107.7
MHz (channel 299LP) with an effective radiated power of 36 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 25 metres). |
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The station would serve Nelson and the district
of Slocan Valley. |
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The applicant proposes to offer a
Classic/Alternative rock music format. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
3440 Blewett Road
Nelson, British Columbia
V1L 6J6
E-Mail:
questions@littlemountainradio.com |
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Examination of application:
Nelson Municipal Library
602 Stanley Street
Nelson, British Columbia |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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36. |
Nelson, Crawford Bay, Kaslo,
Nakusp and New Denver, British Columbia
Application No.
2004-0336-1 |
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Application by Standard Radio Inc. to
convert radio station CKKC Nelson from the AM band to the FM band. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 106.9
MHz (channel 295B) with an average effective radiated power of 920 watts
(maximum effective radiated power of 2,000 watts/antenna height of 391.3
metres). |
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The applicant is requesting permission to
simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CKKC for a period of three
months from the date of implementation of the new station. |
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The licensee is also requesting, pursuant to
sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of
the licence of CKKC effective at the end of the simulcast period. |
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The applicant intends to operate the existing
transmitters CKKC-1-FM Crawford Bay, CKZX-FM-1 Kaslo, CKBS-FM Nakusp, and
CKZX-FM New Denver as rebroadcasting stations of the proposed new FM station. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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This application requires the issuance of a new
licence. |
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Applicant's address:
2 St. Clair Avenue West
11th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1L6
Fax: (416) 323-6828
E-Mail:
gary.slaight@standardradio.com |
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Examination of application:
100 MacDonald Drive
Nelson, British Columbia |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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37. |
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Application No.
2004-0001-0 |
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Application by Robson Square 4600 Services
Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM tourist information
service in North Vancouver. |
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The new station would operate on frequency
89.3 MHz (channel 207LP) with an effective radiated power of 38 watts
(non-directional antenna/antenna height of 69 metres). |
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The station would broadcast, on a year-round
basis, pre-recorded tourist information programs aimed at providing visitors
with information on tourist attractions and outdoor activities, as well as on
shopping, entertainment, accommodation and restaurants in Vancouver. |
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The applicant is willing to accept, as a
condition of licence, to limit advertising to no more than 6 minutes per
clock hour. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
2475 Palmerston Avenue
West Vancouver, British Columbia
V7V 2W2
Fax: (604) 926-3744
E-Mail: paul@hollyburngroup.com
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Examination of application:
144 West 14th Street
North Vancouver, British Columbia |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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38. |
Vancouver, British Columbia
Application No.
2004-0340-3 |
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Application by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language
transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its
existing TV station CBUT Vancouver. |
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The new station would operate from Mt. Seymour
on channel 58VL with an average effective radiated power of 15,600 watts
(maximum effective radiated power of 30,500 watts/antenna height 615 metres). |
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The Commission will only proceed with this
application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry,
at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
181 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1K9
Fax: (613) 288-6257
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
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Examination of application:
The reception, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
700 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, British Columbia |
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[Interventions/comments form]
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Public Participation |
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Deadline for interventions/comments
13 August 2004
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The intervention must be received by the CRTC
and by the applicant on or before the above-mentioned date. The Commission
cannot be held responsible for postal delays. |
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The intervention must include one of the
following statements in either the first or the last paragraph: |
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1 - I want to appear at the public hearing.
2 - I do not want to appear at the public hearing.
3 - I will appear at the public hearing if requested by the Commission. |
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Your intervention will be considered by the
Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without
further notification to you, provided the procedure set out below has been
followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural
questions. |
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Submit your written intervention to the
Secretary General of the Commission in only one of the following
formats: |
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by using the link to the
interventions/Comments form located below the description of each
application within this notice of public hearing |
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or |
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by electronic mail to
procedure@crtc.gc.ca |
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or |
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by mail at
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2 |
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or |
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by fax to the
Secretary General – (819) 994-0218 |
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A true copy must be sent to the applicant
and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the
Commission. |
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Where the intervention is filed by electronic
means, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last
paragraph of the document, as an indication that the document has not been
damaged during electronic transmission. |
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Each paragraph of the document should be
numbered. |
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Your intervention should clearly identify the
application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if
you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds for your proposal. |
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In the event that the application is brought to
the oral phase of the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide
reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is
necessary. |
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Persons requiring communications support such as
assistance listening devices and sign language interpretation are requested
to inform the commission at least twenty (20) days before the commencement of
the public hearing so that the necessary arrangements can be made. |
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Important
All information submitted, including your email address, name and any
other personal information as provided, will be posted on the Commission’s
web site. Documents received in electronic format will be posted on the
Commission’s web site exactly as you send them, and in the official language
and format in which they are received. Documents not received electronically
will be available in .pdf format. |
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Examination of documents |
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An electronic version of applications is
available from the Commission’s web site by selecting the application number
within this notice. |
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A list of all interventions/comments will also
be available on the Commission’s web site. An electronic version of all
interventions/comments submitted will be accessible from this list. To access
the list, select "Lists of interventions/ comments" under "Public
Proceedings" from the Commission’s web site. |
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Documents are also available during normal
office hours at the local address provided in this notice and at the
Commission offices and documentation centres directly involved with these
applications or, upon request, within 2 working days, at any other CRTC
offices and documentation centres. |
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Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room 206
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 – TDD: 994-0423
FAX: (819) 994-0218 |
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Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road, Suite 1410
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5
Tel: (902) 426-7997 – TDD: 426-6997
FAX: (902) 426-2721 |
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405 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607
FAX: (514) 283-3689 |
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55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343 |
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Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue, Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 – TDD: 983-8274
FAX: (204) 983-6317 |
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Cornwall Professional Building
2125 – 11th Avenue, Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319 |
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10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214 |
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530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 – TDD: 666-0778
FAX: (604) 666-8322 |
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This document is available in alternative
format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca |
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Secretary General |